Kenya Met Lists Areas To Recieve Rainfall This Week
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a striking weekly forecast for February 10 to February 14, 2026, revealing a country of sharp atmospheric contrasts. While residents in the Western region and the Rift Valley are advised to keep their umbrellas close due to predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, those in the Northern and Coastal stretches are facing a week of relentless sun and soaring temperatures. This climatic divide means that while some Kenyans navigate flooded roads, others will be grappling with a dry heat that shows little sign of relenting before the weekend.
In the Western region, the Rift Valley, and the Lake Victoria Basin, the “weatherman” predicts a particularly active week. Counties such as Kisumu, Kakamega, Kericho, and Trans Nzoia are set to experience daylong rains accompanied by frequent thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to persist well into the night, creating a damp and noisy atmosphere through Saturday. Despite the heavy precipitation, daytime temperatures in these areas will remain relatively warm, peaking at 32°C, though nighttime lows could dip to a chilly 9°C, necessitating both rain gear and heavy blankets for residents in these highlands.
The Nairobi and Central Highlands regions will experience a more intermittent relationship with the rain. Areas including Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang’a, and the capital itself are likely to see afternoon and night showers, specifically on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. This “on-and-off” pattern means residents can expect sunny mornings followed by sudden atmospheric shifts. Similar to the Western regions, daytime highs will hover around 32°C, but the nighttime air will be significantly crisper, with temperatures projected to drop as low as 8°C, making the evenings feel particularly biting for those in the higher altitudes of Nyandarua and Meru.
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Further south and toward the interior, the South Eastern Lowlands—including Machakos, Kitui, and Kajiado—will enjoy sunny conditions for the majority of the week. However, this dry streak is expected to be interrupted by localized showers on Friday and Saturday night. Meanwhile, the Coastal strip and Northern Kenya are in the grip of a significant heatwave. Residents of Mombasa, Kwale, and Lamu will see nothing but sun, with temperatures peaking at 34°C. Even more intense heat is forecast for the North, where Marsabit, Mandera, and Turkana are expected to hit a scorching 38°C. For those in the far North, the week is defined by a brutal, dry heat, reminding the nation that even as the Rift Valley thunders, much of the country remains firmly within summer’s grasp.
